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Although connected tractors have been all the talk, integrated trailer networking systems are no longer a thing of science fiction. Trucks communicate wirelessly with fleet managers from halfway across the country, so why can’t trailers? One would think it would be an easy matter, but trailer technology adoption has lagged that of tractors. But if … Read more
Fleet productivity is important. Indeed, it is one of the founding pillars of a successful trucking business. Motor carriers and owner-operators are constantly looking for new ways to reduce costs and raise uptime. While fleet technicians focus on the conditions of their tractor tires, what are they doing about their trailer tires? Did you know … Read more
First, the common question: What is factoring? Factoring is financial transaction is a type of debtor finance where a business sells invoices, or accounts receivables, to a third party. This third party is called the “factoring” company. Businesses choose to factor their invoices to free up cash they are wait for a shipper to pay … Read more
The number of disrupting trends in the trucking industry grows by the day. From connectivity to new spec’ing to advances in autonomy, the market continues to be a challenging and ever-evolving space for those making a living in some way, shape, or form in the trucking or freight transportation industry. That’s why we wanted to … Read more
There is a lot of change coming. Trucking companies must prepare for a future where the job is simply done differently. Did you know that there are UPS electric bikes in Portland, Oregon? Did you ever imagine the day you would see a UPS biker? Likely not. Yet, it isn’t just the evolution of the … Read more
Everyone in trucking is wondering when the next big trend in trucking will upset the natural order of things. What will be the next big thing? How many disparate forces must come together to create a real shift within the industry? While the newest, most technologically advanced tractor always get a moment of fame, by … Read more
From new truck drivers to experienced owner-operators, understanding the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and what it means for the industry is like navigating a maze. Generally, it is something left to back-office accountants or fleet managers. Yet, this is an important aspect of how companies make money on the road. Prior to the IFTA, … Read more
With the first quarter of 2018 drawing to a close, there has been a lot of movement in the trucking industry, and there continues to be so. That’s why we wanted to take a moment to look at what is on the horizon for trucking, both from political moves to industry hiring practices and more. … Read more
Weigh stations. Every motor carrier, regardless of size, must deal with them. They are scattered across most major U.S. highways. They can also be found in Canada and around other parts of the globe. But why do trucks need to constantly be weighed? Furthermore, with the advancement of technological innovations in trucking, what should a … Read more
When business is on fire and your vehicles and truck drivers are constantly on the go, it can be tempting to overlook simple damage to your tractor’s bodies. Yet, in doing so, you may be causing more harm than good over the long run. It is no secret that keeping a large fleet in tip-top … Read more